Is Windows Me Right for You?

When you purchase a new computer these days, chances are it includes a copy of Windows Millennium Edition. And if you're planning to use that computer at home, it's probably the best choice. For most people, most of the time, Windows Me is an excellent choice.

However, if the shortcomings I listed in the previous section seem unacceptable to you, you should consider replacing Windows Me with a more robust operating system—specifically, Windows 2000. Microsoft reduces the distinction between the two operating systems to a simple "home versus business" formula, but the actual comparison is much more complex: